ADVENTURE COMBOS

Queenstown Adventure Combo Flights

Combine some of Queenstown's adventure activities with a thrilling scenic helicopter flight. Heli-mountain biking Queenstown offers some of the most remote and rugged mountain biking terrain in New Zealand, easily and quickly accessed by helicopter.

Queenstown jetboating, skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking and hiking are very popular. Helicopter flights plus adventure = the perfect combination for Queenstown adventure thrill seekers.

Adventure in Queenstown is one of New Zealand's star attractions - don't leave without your fair share!

Queenstown High Flyer - Jet Boat, Helicopter, Skyline Gondola
and Luge - (Flight Tour 107)
Meet at the Queenstown Jetty where you will take a thrilling jet boat ride on the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers with Kawarau Jet, followed by a heli-copter flight over Queenstown Bay. Land at the Skyline Restaurant on the summit of Bob's Peak for breath-taking views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the thrills of 5 luge rides before you return to Queenstown by gondola (aerial cable car).

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Price: NZ$255 per person
Family package price 2 adults/2 children NZ$650
Extra child NZ$95 per child
Departs: 11:00 daily or by special arrangement.
Time away: Approximately 90 minutes

Dart River - Heli Jet Boat Combo (Flight Tour 125)

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Combine two great adventures in a half day unique experience. Includes return scenic coach tour from Queenstown to Glenorchy, 1 ½ hour jetboat ride up the Dart River, 20-40 minute forest walk, helicopter transfer with mountain landing and hotel transfers. Morning and afternoon departures.

Price: NZ$499 per person
Time away: Half day

Please note:
morning departure - helicopter flight back to Queenstown.
Afternoon departure - helicopter flight up to Glenorchy.

Flight plus Ben Lomond Hike - (Flight Tour 117)

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The 33,000 acre Ben Lomond high country sheep station borders the township of Queenstown and tracks deep into New Zealand's spectacular high country. Explore the goldmining history and observe the alpine flora and fauna. Learn about the unique high country story of farming super fine-woolled merino sheep whilst preserving the beautiful tussock lands. What better way to spend half a day.

Price: NZ$685 per person (minimum 2 people)
Time away: Approximately 3 hours

Flights plus Jura - Isobel - Clarke Glaciers - (Flight tour 118)

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Enjoy a exhilarating flight by helicopter past spectacular mountains, ice fall, rivers and lakes before landing on a glacier within the Southern Alps. Begin your trip to discovery walking amongst ice pinnacles, glacial lakes, deep blue crevasses and cascading waterfalls.

Price: NZ$1570 per person (minimum 2 people)
Time away: Approximately 2½ - 3 hours
Walk time: Approximately 1½ - 2 hours

Flight plus Cecil Peak Hike - (Flight Tour 119)
Hiking at altitude! Fly across Lake Wakatipu and land on Cecil Peak. Time for hiking and spectacular views at 4000ft. Top it off with a flight back to Queenstown.

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Price: NZ$685 per person (minimum 2 people)
Time away: 3 hours (flexible, leisurely pace)

Flight plus Nevis Snowmobile - (Flight Tour 121)

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Fly by helicopter over the Remarkable Mountains and the Nevis Valley to the Snowmobile Base in the Old Woman/Garvie Mountains area. Join the snowmobile for a guided, self-drive adventure. Scenic helicopter flight back to Frankton.

Price: Contact us for pricing and availability
Time away: 3 hours

Please note: Operates June - October depending on weather and snow conditions. Suitable for any age or fitness level

Flight plus Vertigo Heli-Bike - (Flight 1180)

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After a truly spectacular helicopter flight over the famous Remarkable Mountains you land on the 2000m summit of Ben Cruachan. Then it's on your bike. Rolling ridge lines and single track trails bring you down this awesome descent.

Price: NZ$349 per person
Time away: 4 hours
For intermediate experienced riders
Body protection provided
Bring own warm clothing and water
Summer only

For your comfort and safety
Because you'll be outdoors in an alpine environment you will need:

comfortable walking shoes/boots
windproof jacket
warm clothing
drink bottle
sunglasses, hat, sunblock and any personal items

All Queenstown adventure combo trips are escorted by professional guides. Mountain guides are members of the New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. Mountain bike guides are member of the New Zealand Mountain Bike Association. All have appropriate permits and licences for the areas in which we operate.

Departures
All helicopter flights depart from and return to the Helicopter base at Queenstown Airport. (5 minutes from Queenstown).

Complimentary Transfers
A courtesy coach is available to pick up and drop off passengers in the Queenstown area.

Minimum Numbers
All flights are subject to a minimum of two adult passengers.

Other Services
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters also offer the following sevices:

heli-skiing charters
customised flight tours
conference and incentive group charters
airport helicopter transfers.

Queenstown (and Milford Sound)
Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters Ltd.
The Helicopter Base, 2 Lucas Place, Queenstown Airport
P.O.Box 2152
Queenstown
New Zealand
(approx. 5 minutes from Queenstown)
Freephone: 0800 801 616 (within NZ only)
Phone: +64 3 442 3016
Fax: +64 3 442 3019
Email: qtown@glaciersouthernlakes.co.nz